FLASHPOINTS

Today on Flashpoints, we take a closer look at the situation unfolding in Syria, where governement forces are brutally repressing demonstrations in the streets of Damascus. We hear reports from refugees on the Turkish border with Syria and anlysis and commentary on the current situation. Also, the FBI announces major expansion of it’s powers to search and watch US citizens, without warrants or legal cause. We take a look at the 40th Anniversary of the publication of the Pentagon Papers and finally, we are joined by Geena Shaw in Haiti.

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Guests: Justin Vela, Elaine Hagopian, Mike German, Marcus Raskin, Co-Founder Institute for Policy Studies (http://www.ips-dc.org/staff/marc), and Geena Shaw